Stoobs Posted November 20, 2023 Visiting Supporter Share Posted November 20, 2023 1 hour ago, oishiiniku_uk said: Did he really need to be played in both games when Scotland had already qualified? Would be annoying if he's injured at the weekend because he played in a dead rubber against Norway. If Scotland won by 2 goals against Norway, more than likely have been in Pot 2 for Euros so Clarke was right to put out the strongest team possible. This wasn’t a dead rubber. It was in terms of qualification but it still had something riding on it. Plus, there is no way Scotland’s stand in captain, would willingly miss out on such an amazing, raucous night, just so he could rest up for next Villa game. Playing every game for his country means everything to him, in my opinion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 15 minutes ago, Stoobs said: If Scotland won by 2 goals against Norway, more than likely have been in Pot 2 for Euros so Clarke was right to put out the strongest team possible. This wasn’t a dead rubber. It was in terms of qualification but it still had something riding on it. Plus, there is no way Scotland’s stand in captain, would willingly miss out on such an amazing, raucous night, just so he could rest up for next Villa game. Playing every game for his country means everything to him, in my opinion. It’s difficult because as a Scot you see it as ‘just’ resting up for the next Villa game but that game is a 6 pointer for us in terms of our own ambitions (and he is club captain). We’re also facing a bit of a midfield crisis with 2 of our other starting midfielders being a booking away from suspension so an injury for him is pretty disastrous for us. I get your point about it not being a dead rubber tho, but I think they could have at least managed his minutes across the two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 12 hours ago, useless said: He's now only twelve goals off being Scotland's all time record goal scorer, just needs six more to move into the top three behind Law and Dalglish. He can do that if he is on pens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 For the longest time I'd call for McGinn to be rested, he looks knackered, his performances have dropped, he's going to get injured or he's plain playing shite. I've come to the conclusion it's just the way he appears. Every manager we've had plays him to death so I conclude he doesn't need resting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 20, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) 39 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: I've come to the conclusion it's just the way he appears. Every manager we've had plays him to death so I conclude he doesn't need resting. Irn Bru and cheps. Edited November 20, 2023 by mjmooney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 He isn't injured is he? Saw a BBC article saying he could be out for a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 2 hours ago, turvontour said: He isn't injured is he? Saw a BBC article saying he could be out for a few weeks. Most of the reporting seems to be based on a kneejerk reaction from Pat Nevin who spoke of McGinn’s season being potentially “trashed” by his injury. Nevin has no idea what this injury was and thus was speaking complete bollocks. McGinn gave post match interviews and didn’t even mention an injury. Let’s wait to see what Emery says in the presser. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Like a piece of **** granite when he shields the ball. The only player other than Pau in the first half that performed anywhere near his best. And came into his own in the second. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 His playmaking ability seriously isn't being talked about enough. Scholes like the way he pings those perfect long balls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 You'd just hate to play against him wouldnt you, so lucky he is on our side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 26, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2023 MOTM today. He was excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Just an outstanding player. Absolutely phenomenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Oddly I didn't think he was effective at all. Looked slow in the first half and seemed to lose the ball a lot. Improved second half but thought Youri was much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 I would never move him from right mid. I'd put him into the holding mid ahead of on the left. We lose too much when he's restricted and can't drift inside. Still played well. Some good ass rolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 I love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Phenomenal player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 On 20/11/2023 at 01:21, useless said: He's now only twelve goals off being Scotland's all time record goal scorer, just needs six more to move into the top three behind Law and Dalglish. Absolutely ridiculous for a CM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 13 hours ago, Delphinho123 said: Just an outstanding player. Absolutely phenomenal 2 hours ago, Delphinho123 said: Phenomenal player Two posts saying the same thing for John, yet nothing but criticism for Pau. Odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I didn't think McGinn was at his best yesterday, but his battling helped us in parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 McGinn was excellent yesterday imo. Fought really hard for the ball all match and pinged some excellent balls forward that could just as well have lead to goals. Just an outrageously good player and the heart of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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